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Rich, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

John Rich – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45895439   NAID File Unit: 45895437     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19453009

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Pluta

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45895439

NAID File Unit: 45895437

Microform: M1823

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